Warming centers re-activated

With temperatues expected to plunge this evening, Spokane is activating community warming centers for the homeless.

The Salvation Army, 204 E. Indiana, will be open to couples and families with children in need of emergency shelter from the cold. The House of Charity, 32 W. Pacific, will be available for single men.

Although the Hope House, which serves single women, and Crosswalk, which serves homeless youth, are not being activated, both shelters have beds available, said Brittany Lane of the city's Human Services department.